Alan Knill

Chris Senior of Sheffield United: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

United's unsung backroom hero who played a part in Wales' World Cup joy

Rob Page, Head Coach of Wales celebrates after their sides victory which qualifies Wales for the 2022 FIFA World Cup during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Wales and Ukraine at Cardiff City Stadium on June 05, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Sheffield-based players and coaches in World Cup heaven as Wales qualify for Qat...

Left to right: Darren Ward, Alan Knill, Paul Mitchell, Mike Allen and Matt Prestridge - Knill, Allen and Prestridge have all gone to Middlesbrough with Chris Wilder

The former Blades Wilder has taken to Boro

Former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is the new manager of Middlesbrough (Photo by MIKE EGERTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Wilder and Knill deserve hero’s welcome on Lane return after Boro appointment

Chris Wilder's former assistant Alan Knill is back in work with the Wales national team.

Ex-Sheffield United assistant links up with another former Blade in new role

Alan Knill (R) with former Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Sheffield United officially confirm Alan Knill has left Bramall Lane

Alan Knill (R) with former Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Former number two leaves the Lane

Slavisa Jokanovic has taken a hands-on approach to training: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Slav shows he will do things differently

Slavisa Jokanovic at Bramall Lane

Two of Slav's right hand men are already "in the city"

New Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images

Jokanovic set to bring his own staff to Bramall Lane

Alan Knill was Chris Wilder's assistant at Sheffield United: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

Knill, Lingard and a big problem: All the day's big Sheffield United stories

Alan Knill (R) and former Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

The familiar face still attending Sheffield United's games

Alan Knill served as Chris Wilder's assistant manager: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

Hecky talks about Alan Knill ahead of trip to Leeds

Alan Knill is thought to have turned down the chance to become Sheffield United's director of football: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

The unanswered question about Alan Knill's job offer

Rhian Brewster was signed by Chris Wilder: Darren Staples/Sportimage

What Prince said about Blades' recruitment under former boss Wilder

Alan Knill has been offered a new role by Sheffield United: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

The big issue The Blades must address before naming a manager

Alan Knill: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

What will happen if Alan Knill rejects the chance to become Sheffield United's f...

Alan Knill assistant manager of Sheffield Utd during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: 14th March 2021. Picture credit should read: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

Alan Knill has a huge decision to make after new role offer

Enda Stevens of Sheffield Utd talks to Paul Heckingbottom interim manager of Sheffield Utd at half time during the FA Cup match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: 21st March 2021. Picture credit should read: David Klein/Sportimage

Shoots of recovery as Knill offered new role

Chris Wilder at this Blades unveiling alongside Alan Knill and Matt Prestridge: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Blades make Alan Knill an offer to stay long-term after Wilder's departure

Ethan Ampadu of Sheffield Utd with Paul Heckingbottom temporary manager of Sheffield Utd during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: 14th March 2021. Picture credit should read: Darren Staples/Sportimage

Hecky on his imperfect start, Jason Tindall and Alan Knill

Billy Sharp of Sheffield United looks dejected after heavy defeat at Leicester City (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby - Pool/Getty Images)

Leicester City 5 Sheffield United 0: Blades put to sword by hungry Foxes

Sheffield United's squad has been modelled and shaped to suit Chris Wilder: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

Why Chris Wilder will leave such a huge hole to fill at Sheffield United

Lys Mousset first began to experiences issues with his ankles towards the end of last season: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Blades attempt to get to the bottom of striker's troubles

Chris Basham of Sheffield Utd leaves the game with an injury during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London: David Klein/Sportimage

Seemingly destined for the drop, Sheffield United are plunged into crisis

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. (Photo by JOHN SIBLEY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

'Sheffield United don’t look like they’ll ever score again'

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has been the subject of social media rumours regarding his future this week

Alan Biggs: Chris Wilder's rumour-filled week

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is a former Southampton trainee. (Photo by JASON CAIRNDUFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Blades boss Chris Wilder will always be grateful to Southampton

Samir Carruthers and Ollie Norwood during United's 5-4 defeat to Fulham in 2017: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

The day Ollie Norwood realised what the Blades are all about

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has revealed the Blades' transfer stance ahead of today's 5pm deadline

Why Blades took this stance and what now?

Chris Wilder, the Sheffield United manager, is attempting to cover every base during the Covid-19 pandemic: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Blades draw-up emergency masterplan

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: John Lundstram of Sheffield United and Sander Berge of Sheffield United react after the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Sheffield United at Villa Park on September 21, 2020 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Tim Goode - Pool/Getty Images)

The story of United's loss at Villa

Chris Wilder (L), the Sheffield United manager, and his assistant Alan Knill: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Going behind the scenes of a Blades training session

James Wilson celebrates scoring the winning goal against Oxford at Bramall Lane: Pic Simon Bellis/Sportimage

On this day: Wilder's first Blades win

Sheffield United's players have reported back for duty ahead of the new Premier League season: Oli Scarff/Pool via Getty Images

Pre-season targets are revealed

Regan Slateris expected to be loaned out to an EFL club by Premier League side Sheffield United: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Exciting youngster set for loan

Sheffield United's defenders, including Chris Basham (fourth from left), go to work against Spurs last season: OLI SCARFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Bash on what it's REALLY like to be a Blades defender

Sheffield United's manager Chris Wilder: PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How, where and why Sheffield United will strengthen

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